Spread cucumbers evenly thin
Thin slices absorb the dill dressing evenly and are pleasant to eat. Very thick pieces remain watery inside and taste less balanced.
German Recipe
Cucumber salad with dill
Slice the cucumbers thinly. Season with salt and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Drain the drained water. Mix sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper. Mix the cucumbers with the dressing and serve immediately.
Total time
15 min
Calories
150 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Cucumber salad with dill step by step
Drain the drained water. Mix sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper. Mix cucumbers with dressing and serve immediately.
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Recipe
Cucumber salad with dill
Slice the cucumbers thinly. Season the cucumbers lightly and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Planing cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers, peel them partially if desired and cut them into evenly thin slices with a planer.
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2
Salts
Season cucumbers lightly with salt and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
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3
Drain
Drain drained water.
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4
Dressing
Mix sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper.
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5
Mixing
Mix cucumbers with dressing and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Cucumber salad with dill
Salting and then draining
Let the cucumber slices simmer for ten minutes with a little salt and drain the leaking water. Therefore, the finished cream sauce is not diluted immediately.
Mix dressing just before eating
Even dehydrated cucumbers continue to release juice. To ensure a creamy consistency, therefore, only add sour cream and dill just before serving.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace sour cream with three tablespoons of neutral oil and two tablespoons of white wine vinegar. A finely diced shallot adds extra spice.
Replace sour cream with Greek yoghurt and add a teaspoon of lemon juice. The dressing remains creamy but tastes fresher and lighter.
Nutrition per serving
150kcal
8.0 gCarbohydrates
3.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Cucumber salad with dill
If the skin is fresh and thin, thorough washing is sufficient; strips of peeling are given colour and reduce toughness. Remove the bitter or very thick skin completely.
Cucumbers are mostly made of water, which extracts salt and acid. Prior salting, draining and late mixing keep the dressing creamy for longer.
Plane cucumbers, salt and cool separately from the dressing. Drain before serving, pat dry and mix with the dill cream.
It complements pan-fried potatoes, escalopes, meatballs and fried fish. Its cool acidity is a good antidote to warm, strong main courses.
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